Foodbank Queensland in Morningside, Queensland | Non-profit organisation

Foodbank Queensland

Locality: Morningside, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 3395 8422

Address: 179 Beverley Street 4170 Morningside, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.foodbankqld.org.au

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24.01.2022 Foodbank research has revealed that Queenslanders who were already struggling before the pandemic are doing it even tougher and have now been joined by people who’ve never experienced hunger before. Charities are seeing significant numbers of two new groups seeking hunger relief: casual employees and international students. Learn more about how COVID-19 has affected Queensland hunger here: https://bit.ly/3jKJktY

24.01.2022 Happy World Egg Day! In 2020, almost 63,000kgs of eggs have left our warehouse to feed hungry Queenslanders. A big thank you to our generous egg donors who help us provide an essential source of protein, vitamins and nutrients to those who need it most. Our partners, like Sunny The Egg, are making such a positive difference to our communities. We couldn’t do what we do without you!

24.01.2022 At a recent Member Charity visit, we had the pleasure of meeting Camille and hearing her story. During COVID-19, the restaurants and cafés closed, so unfortunately, I lost my four jobs, Camille said. Camille never imagined that, when she came to Australia to study, a global pandemic would leave her jobless and unable to afford life’s necessities, miles away from home. Luckily, some of her friends told her about one of Foodbank Queensland’s Member Charities where she could r...eceive support. Camille was so inspired by the food relief charity that she began volunteering there once a week. Your donations help people like Camille receive the essential groceries they need to get back on their feet. Thank you for making a difference! Read Camille’s story: www.foodbank.org.au/camilles-story/

24.01.2022 Can you donate a dollar today to feed a Queenslander suffering from hunger? $1 can feed 2 people. Small actions add up to make a big difference for people who need it most. Donate today: https://bit.ly/2ZAEBUw

23.01.2022 Keeping her family safe leaves Rebecca struggling to feed them. Until a few months ago, Rebecca had always worked hard, holding down as many as three jobs at once to provide for her young family. But after escaping an abusive relationship, all of Rebecca’s energy needed to go into finding a new home and keeping her daughters safe. With her income drastically reduced, she soon struggled to cover rent and food. Without the food we have received, some weeks I wouldn’t have been able to send Zoe to school because there wouldn’t have been enough for her lunch each day. Especially since I’ve been sick, having the extra help means I know I’ve got everything I need and I can keep a roof over our heads. You can help people like Rebecca by making a donation to Foodbank today. https://bit.ly/2ZdCCoc

22.01.2022 Today, Foodbank Queensland is celebrating 25 years of fighting hunger in Queensland! Since our humble beginnings, we’ve sourced and rescued over 155 million kilograms of food, providing more than 252 million nutritious meals to Queenslanders experiencing hunger. A big thank you to all our wonderful supporters. We could not have achieved this incredible milestone without you!

22.01.2022 A little reminder that our friends at Sunny The Egg are continuing to match donations to Foodbank Queensland meaning, by donating today, you have the opportunity to help twice as many hungry people. If you make a donation of $50 today, Sunny Queen will also donate $50, and your total donation will be $100. You then enable Foodbank to turn this into 200 meals for hungry Queenslanders. Thank you to everyone who has supported the Hunger Drive this month. We simply couldn’t fight hunger without you! If you would like to show your support, you can donate directly here: https://bit.ly/2ZdCCoc

22.01.2022 The Foodbank team are so excited to see our digital billboards on display. Thanks to GOA Billboards these will be on display in and around Brisbane CBD until mid-October. Each week, the billboards will refresh to share a different message about hunger in Queensland - This week our billboard aims to raise awareness about the hunger crisis in Queensland. Thank you GOA for supporting us in the fight against hunger in Queensland.

21.01.2022 Have you ever seen a sweet potato this big? Foodbank Qld relies on generous food donations from farms, retailers and manufacturers. Sometimes, food donations are made when the item doesn’t look like you’d expect and might not sell at your local shop. Rather than see the food go to waste, Foodbank Qld are very happy to accept these foods and make sure they are provided to Queenslanders experiencing hunger across our Sunshine State. We think this Sweet Potato is the biggest we have ever seen! Thank you to Emmanuel from the Australasian African Aboriginal Association for being our model today.

20.01.2022 A real story of Queensland hunger It should have been the happiest of times, but instead Nicole found herself couch surfing with her three-month-old daughter and relying on extended family for enough to eat. The terrified first-time mum, 24, had to quickly escape her home when her partner became abusive. I don’t think I’ve ever been more depressed and anxious than I was then. I’m just so happy Foodbank exists. Thank you to Foodbank for giving me the opportunity to put a me...al on the table each night, Nicole said. With your support, we can ensure that people like Nicole receive the food they need to get back on their feet. Thank you, Nicole, for sharing your story!

19.01.2022 Don’t miss out on the opportunity to help five times as many Queenslanders suffering from hunger! Tomorrow is the last day our wonderful friends at Sunny The Egg will be matching your donations by five times to help us fight hunger in Queensland. We want to make sure we can reach as many hungry Queenslanders as possible, so please help us spread the word by sharing this post with your friends. Every donation, big or small, makes a big difference in the lives of vulnerable Queenslanders. Click here to donate today: https://bit.ly/3jnhjYL

19.01.2022 As we celebrate our 25th year fighting hunger in Queensland, we are honoured to have received a letter of congratulations from our valued Patron, His Excellency the Honourable Paul de Jersey AC, Governor of Queensland Foodbank Queensland has grown and developed into a highly regarded and recognisable Queensland institution. It has been a great honour, since 2014, to continue the proud line of vice-regal patronage of the organisation, and to publicly recognise its contributions and achievements. Governor of Queensland Thank you to everyone in our community who has supported Foodbank Queensland over the past 25 years. Your support makes a big difference in the lives of vulnerable Queenslanders.

19.01.2022 9 News Queensland visited Foodbank Queensland yesterday to report on the hunger crisis that many Queenslanders are currently facing. Through no fault of their own, many people are having to reach out for support for the first time in their lives.

18.01.2022 It’s mango season! We love seeing beautiful fresh mangoes here at Foodbank Queensland.

18.01.2022 We recently had the pleasure of visiting our wonderful food donors in Bundaberg! In the Bundaberg region, Foodbank Queensland has 16 generous food donors who donate a large variety of fruit and vegetables, including sweet potatoes, citrus fruits, tomatoes, capsicum, corn, chilli and beans to help Queenslanders experiencing hunger. In the last year, the Bundaberg community donated enough food to provide more than 2.8 million nutritious meals to Queenslanders going hungry.... Learn more here: www.foodbank.org.au/meet-our-food-donors-in-bundaberg

17.01.2022 Today, on World Day for Safety and Health at Work, we would like to acknowledge the entire Foodbank Queensland team for your incredible dedication to and passion for keeping people safe in the workplace. Here at Foodbank Queensland, we are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for all staff, volunteers, Member Charities and visitors. #worldWHSday2021 #SafeDay2021

16.01.2022 New Foodbank research confirms COVID-19 has had devastating effects on Queenslanders, with demand for food relief higher than ever recorded in our 25-year history. Every single week, more than 340,000 kilograms of essential food leaves our warehouse to help hungry Queenslanders, but there are many people still going hungry. Click here to read the report and learn how you can help Queenslanders in need: https://bit.ly/3jKJktY

16.01.2022 Happy National Banana Day! Can you guess how many kilograms of bananas we provided to hungry Queenslanders last year? *Hint: it’s enough to fill 46,000 grocery bags!... Thank you to our generous banana donors for your generosity. Australian Bananas, LaManna Premier Group

15.01.2022 Sunny Queen Australia are Eggstending their support in the fight against hunger! In September, Sunny The Egg matched each and every donation made to the Foodbank Hunger Drive and we are delighted to announce that they are continuing to match donations throughout October! Join the fight against hunger today with a matched donation from Sunny Queen, and you can double your impact to help support twice as many Queenslanders in need. Donate directly: https://bit.ly/3jnhjYL or register your team here: https://bit.ly/32tie3l

14.01.2022 This week, we celebrate and reflect on the rich history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The theme of NAIDOC Week 2020 is 'Always Was, Always Will Be', recognising that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years. At Foodbank Queensland, we embrace the true history of this country a history which dates back thousands of generations. #NAIDOC2020 #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe

13.01.2022 World Food Day Did you know more than 2 billion people around the world do not have regular access to safe, nutritious and sufficient food? We can all make a difference in creating more sustainable food systems. ... Visit @UNFAO’s website to learn how you can become a food hero and take action today: www.fao.org/world-food-day/take-action/en/ #FoodHeroes #WorldFoodDay

11.01.2022 Sadly, many hungry Queenslanders choose not to access food relief due to embarrassment, shame or thinking there might be others in greater need. It’s important we remove the stigma around hunger in Queensland, and instead support and encourage others to seek the support they need. Click here to learn more about Queensland hunger: https://bit.ly/3jKJktY

11.01.2022 To celebrate National Newsagent week, the Australian Lottery and Newsagents Association (ALNA) has partnered with Foodbank to help raise much-needed funds for Aussies in need. If you would like to show your support simply head down to your local newsagent before Saturday the 26th of September to purchase a Foodbank Ticket. Each ticket purchased nationally will help Foodbank provide meals for Aussies doing it tough. Thank you so much ALNA Members Group for your support!

11.01.2022 Did you know farmers care for 51% of Australia’s landmass? During COVID-19 farmers have had our back, everyday continuing to grow the food and fibre we all depend on. This National Agriculture Day, we are celebrating the everyday extraordinary efforts of our farmers.... Here at Foodbank Queensland, we couldn’t do what we do without the support of our incredible farmers who generously donate nutritious food to help Queenslanders experiencing hunger. #AgDayAU #weareausfarmers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyEll90F_Cc

10.01.2022 Thank you Aurizon for your generosity! This year, your grant has helped us deliver 320 food relief hampers filled with key staple items, two pallets of dog food and four pallets of water to drought-affected Charleville and surrounding areas to help families in crisis. Thank you for supporting us in the fight against hunger.

09.01.2022 Thank you to the team at SParms and Karrie Webb for the donation of washable face masks. SParms have launched the #MaskShareCampaign, an amazing initiative focused on donating face masks to vulnerable Australians through a number of chosen Australian charities. Safety is a primary focus here at Foodbank Queensland, so we are thrilled to be one of the charities chosen to take part

09.01.2022 Wow! Thanks to our amazing Hunger Fighters, we have raised enough funds to supply over 300,000 meals to hungry Queenslanders. There is still time to join us in the fight against hunger and help us reach our goal to provide 600,000 meals! Remember, our eggstraordinary friends at Sunny Queen Australia (Sunny The Egg) will be matching donations made in October so your donation will have double the impact! Visit www.hungerdrive.org.au and register to become a Hunger Fighter or make a donation today.

08.01.2022 We will remember them. Lest we forget.

08.01.2022 Sadly, almost one third of hungry Queenslanders are forced to go one whole day every week without eating, as they can’t afford to buy enough food. Queenslanders facing a hunger crisis will often skip meals to make sure they have enough food to feed their children, pets and any other family members. To ensure no Queenslander goes without, we need your help. For every $1 you donate, we can supply enough food for two nutritious meals to someone in crisis. Donate today! www.hungerdrive.org.au/

06.01.2022 Ben is one of Foodbank Qld’s 90 amazing volunteers. Ben joined the Foodbank family in June when COVID-19 struck, leaving the hospitality sector and many chefs like Ben without meaningful work. As part of our COVID policy, Ben conducts temperature checks on all Foodbank visitors and manages our very busy carpark. This includes welcoming member charity, food donors, staff and other volunteers, always with a smile and a kind word. Ben is now an integral part of Foodbank’s safety measures, working hard to keep everyone safe on-site. Thank you Ben for your hard work and efforts. We are so lucky to work with you!

06.01.2022 It was wonderful to meet Peta from OzHarvest Brisbane while visiting one of our local member charities, Community Friends. Community Friends receives essential food and groceries from Foodbank Queensland, OzHarvest and other food suppliers to support hundreds of people in crisis every week. Together, we can fight Queensland hunger!

06.01.2022 Being unable to work leaves Shane’s family in crisis. Shane has always worked hard to provide for his family, just like his father and grandfather before him. But years of labour-intensive work have left him with a debilitating injury and he is unable to find employment until his health improves. I’ve been a worker all my life and my father taught me that it’s my responsibility to look after my family. It’s very hard for me not being able to work at the moment, so I’m glad that when I really need help it's there." Foodbank Qld are here in times of crisis for all Queenslanders. Thank you Shane for sharing your story!

05.01.2022 Did you see our Foodbank billboards displayed around Brisbane? A big thank you to GOA Billboards for helping us raise awareness about the hunger crisis in Queensland. To join us in the fight against Hunger, visit www.hungerdrive.org.au

04.01.2022 A big thank you to Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner and Lord Mayor's Charitable Trust for hosting another wonderful Brisbane Big City BBQ event and for supporting Foodbank Queensland on our mission to deliver the most food to the most Queenslanders in need. Thanks to the generosity of the community, we raised $10,000 at the event. That’s enough to provide 20,000 meals to Queenslanders in crisis.

03.01.2022 Have you ever seen so many carrots!? Last week, we received a 20,000kg donation of carrots, all thanks to our national food donor Kalfresh Vegetables. Carrots are a great source of important vitamins and minerals and provide vital nutrients for people facing hunger.... If you’re in the food industry and are interested in becoming a food donor, please click here: www.foodbank.org.au/support-us/make-a-donation/donate-food/ Foodbank Australia

03.01.2022 Have you seen a Foodbank Billboard in Brisbane this week? Foodbank digital billboards are on display in and around the CBD until mid-October thanks to GOA Billboards. We hope the billboards will help drive awareness of the hunger crisis we are currently facing. Foodbank urgently need to raise funds to support the increase in demand in the lead up to Christmas. If you would like to join us in the fight against hunger, please visit https://bit.ly/2ZdCCoc

02.01.2022 Did you know Foodbank Queensland supplies food to over 250 food relief charities across the state? Community Friends is one of our incredible Member Charities providing life-changing food relief to Queenslanders in crisis. Every Wednesday, the charity gives away free food to support the homeless, disadvantaged and people in need. Sadly, they are seeing more people line up to collect food than ever before. Learn more about Community Friends here: https://www.foodbank.org.au/member-charity-spotlight-commu/

02.01.2022 Sunny Queen Australia is eggs-tending their support in the fight against hunger! They have matched each and every donation made to Foodbank Queensland’s Hunger Drive throughout September and October, and we are delighted to announce that, for the last few days, Sunny The Egg will match your donations not once, twice or three times, but five times!!! Make a donation to our Hunger Drive today and your donation will have five times the impact. That means, you will enable Foodban...k Queensland to support five times as many Queenslanders suffering from hunger during uncertain times. Donate via Foodbank’s Hunger Drive website here: https://bit.ly/3jnhjYL Or register a team and fight hunger with us here: https://bit.ly/32tie3l Sunny Queen will match donations up to a total value of $100,000.